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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-06-29
Big Blaze i'm Chicago

THE main building of the Chicago Packing
and Provision Company, at the Chicago
Stock Yards, was visited by fire Sunday
morning, doing damage to the extent of about
sl,000,0O0. Several firemen were injured.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-06-29
CrOp Item.

THE young crops in Illinois and other West
ern States are in need of rain. Harvesting is
making rapid progress. Corn prospects are
generally excellent, and those of fruit fair
The hay crop is poor
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-06-29
Death of Gen. Speed.

GENERAL JAMES SPEED, Attorney General in
President Lincoln's cabinet, died at Louisville,
XIV He was born in 1871.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-29
4 Bold Robbery.

a most audacious, desperate and success
full train robbery occurred Monday on the
west bound overland train on the Southern
Pacific Railroad, near Tucson, Arizona. A
special from Tucson says: 1.-THE western
bound express, due here at 1890 last even
ing, was stopped and robbed at Papago
station, eighteen miles east Of here, about
$50 o'clock last evening. The number Of
men engaged 10 the robbery is varously es
tmaied from five 10 eight. Col. Harper
the engineer, vixen approaching Papsgo.
was sgnaled by red lantern to stop. He
slowed down, and rs he approached the
light he noticed distractions on the track so
placed that IN case he failed to stop the en-
CINE would spread the track and deral it
self. Immediately on stopping, dozen or
more shots were fired into the express car
and man with a pistol in each hand
boarded the locomotive and commanded
Harper not TO get down. The Other rob
bers had in the meantime been prying
open Tho express car, and failing TO get
it open, they placed stick of giant pow
der under it, and compelled Harper to
light the fuse attached This he was obliged
to do, but TO avoid being blown up, the mes
sengers opened the car and tie robbers took
possession They then took charge Of the
car, uncoupled the engine, baggage and ex-
press car from the remainder of the train
and made Harper get on the engine and
pull ahead two lengths This being
done, Harper was again put of, and
the robbers took charge of the engine
and pulled six miles toward Tucson. Here,
they killed the engine and left it. During
the run the robbers went through the mail
and express cars, but did not get more than
i've thousand dollars. 1t is reported that
the express messenger threw thrty.fve
hundred dollars in gold into stove and so
saved it from the robbers. Ten trailers
under Deputy Sheriff NJ F. Shaw have left
for the scene of the trouble The robbers
are believed to be discharged railroad EN-.
ployes, although they compelled Engineer
Harper to show them how TO handle the
locomotive" The mail was robbed as well
as the express. from which s., 900 was taken
No one was injured By the shooting.
When news of the robbery was carried
back 10 Pantano, United States Marshal
Meade and a deputy, two deputy sherifs
and two others started after the train.
Marshal Meade sent for troops to Fort
Lowell. and thirty FIVE soldiers left there at
five o'clock that morning to scour the
country.
The mail and express agents were given
Just cSe and half minutes to get out, nm.
der threats of being blown up with five
hundred pounds of dynamite, and they at
once got out. With rewards offered by the
railroad company, Wells, Fargo & Co., and
the Postodice Department, it will profit
whoever may be the capturer of the robbers
80 200 for each capture.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-29
ALEX ANDRIA.

Fy-CoNGREssMAN ELLIS, OF LOUISIANA, IN
hi, interyiew with the GAZETTE's Washing
ton correspondent, published yesterday, sus-
gested very wise course of policy for the
democratic party to pursue, if it be DESTROYS
of winning back the popular favor 1t MS
los during the last three years:-an early
beginning and an early ending of the next
session of Congress, and the passage WITHIN
q month after the commencement of the ses'
sion of bills for removing the tsrih on ra"
materials medicines and some OF the prime
necessaries OF life, and the internal revenue
fax oo tobacco; for abolishng the esplogn-
age system Of the internal revenue laws, Tor
reducing the surplus revenue IN the Treas
urv. aud for making necessary improve
ments to rivers and harbors. Such action,
suppemented By plain talk to the Prcsi-
dent BIZ the respected aud acknowledged
leaders of the party, advising him to put
hlnsef in more accord with his fariy 10 the
future than he has done ia the past-whe!h.
er he adopt that advice or not-would re
viya the spirit, and consequently the hope,
of the party throughout the country, and
strengthen every point along its line against
the powerful attack that will be made upon
it next year. All the blame for the exist
inc dissatisfaction and disatfection in the
party is not due to the President. Much OF
it lies at the doors Of Mr. Randall's appro-
priation committee and MIR. Willis'5 river
aud harbor committee, who so delayed the
bills in their charge shat he had not time to
consider them, and 10 Aatterers who tell
him all is we'll, though they know that dis
content is undermining the very strong
holds OF democracy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-29
Letter from WarrentOn.

Correspondence OF the Alexandria Gazette
WARRENToN, Va, April 29-The APP
preaching month will be one Of more than
usual interest to the citizens OF this town
ship, for the coming elections, which take
place on the fourth Monday in May, are ex-
citing great deal of enthusiasm on all sides.
The battalion Of cadets from Bethel Acad
envy, which expects to compete for the
medal and prize at the National Drill, has
been recently presented with rev guns By
Gov Lee
A club composed Of most of the young
men in town, has been organized under the
most favorable auspices, and bids fair to be-
come popular resort. Chess forms the
principal amusement, and gambling is
strictly prohibited
The White Sulphur Springs Hotel under
the management of Mr. Cabell Maddux, is
being completely renovated newly painted
and numberless improvements added for
the comfort and enjoyment of its many
patrons
Gov. Smith is often seen on the streets on fine
days and from the hale appearance of the old gen
tleman, he bids fair to welcome the twentieth
century.
Henry Lee, colorcd boy at present residing in
town is possessed of remarkable powers of contor-
ton, of which he expects to make some pecuniary
use by appearing upon tho stage. With no APP
parent discomfort; he can bend wards until
his forehead touches the ground. he can bring his
feet back and upon his shoulders. meeting them
under his chin. board ofphysicians In Balt-
more has offered $4,000 for his body, when
dead, as his construction seems TO violate all
known rules of anatomy.
The continual cold weather has greatly ret rled
the progress of our gardens, but we hope that du-
ring the ensuing month they will be able to re
gain their lost time. few cherry trees are in
blossom, but the woods are bare and as yet We
have seen nothing of the flowers that (are sup
posed to bloom in tho spring. Y.S.M.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-29
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Mrs. Eimira D. Slenker, Of Snow Hill. Pu'
laski county, who has been arrested by POST
Office inspectors and brought TO Lynchburg
for examination before the United States com
missioner charged with using the United
States mails for distributing obSence litera-
ture, is widely known throughout the whole
country.
The family of John Bragg, farmer, liv-
ing on Hatcher's Run. Dinwiddie county,
we're all poisoned Saturday by colored
servant girl, who put arsenic in the bread
she baked that day. She had been detected
stealing and threatened with punishment.
She confessed, and said she wanted to Kill
the Whole family. The family had mar
row escape from death.
Rev. T. Dewitt Talmags delivered the
address before the annual meeting of the
Bible Society of Virginia in Richmond last
night. The meeting was held in the First
Presbyterian Church, of which Rev. DIR.
Moses d. Hoge is pastor. The church seats
l 800, and was not half large enough to hold
the immense crowd that attempted to get
admission.
Gen. Phil. Sheridan is making up q party
down through the Valley of Virginia, the
scene of his old cavalry exploits. The party
will start some time next month. Senator
Don Cameron will be one of the number
General Sheridan and Senator Cameron Wis.,
tied the same section last summer, and were
cordially received and Hospitality entertain
ed at several points.
Lowmoor furnace, on the line of the old
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, makes pig
it is stated on the authority fthe cashier oil
the Lowmoor Company, at a cost Of $l3 per
ton, and sells it at price that gives profit
OF 81 per ton. On Anthony creek, W. Va.
twelve miles from the White Sulphur, &C
cording to the Industrial South fine deposits
of Bessemer ores have recently been found
in easy reach Of coal and limestone.
The Corporation Court Of Petersburg was
engaged yesterday in the trial of the cases
of forty or more merchants who have tend
cred coupons in payment of licenses to car
ry on business The verdict of the jury in
each case was that the coupons were gen
uine, and legally receivable or oil taxes,
debts and demands due the Commonwealth.
Licenses TO carry on business are required
to be taken out by the LIST of May, and in al
most every instance, coupons are being
rendered in payment for these licenses.
Sir Edward Thornton and party arrived
in Richmond Yesterday evening ana pro.
ceeded to the Exchange Hotel, where spe-
cial accommodations had been prepared for
| them. Soon after their arrival Sir Edward
Was put in communication with the Govern
or, and arrangements were made for q meet
ing at the Governors mansion at $50 D. m.
between Sir Edward Thornton and Mr.
Braithwaite and the commission appointed
by the Legislature At the hour named the
parties met, were severally introduced, and
courtesies were interchanged. Nothing was
done except to fix ten o'clock this morning
for the first meeting. Governor Lee is to
submit communication to the joint COM
mission to day. The nature of this is I'm
known.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-29

THE RESULT of the loss of the vote OF
three OF the smaller States of the South in
1876 was the election Of a republican Presi-
dent. Nothing is palmer than the fact that
the vote Of the Southern States is that which
elects democratic Presidents. With the loss
of some of these States, the national democ'
racy would be 10 the minority, and the re-
publicans have undisputed control OF the
government for an indefinite period. The
fear of negro supremacy in local affairs has
helped in no small degree to keep the South
ern States in the democratic column in re-
cent years. That the republicans under
stand this, and are awaiting themselves of the
means the Pfesiden, affords them of break
ing up the solid South, is made patent by
the following extract from the republican
newspaper that advocates General Mahone''
plans and purposes in Washington:
III men try to frighten them 1.-THE white
voters of the South by talking about the
color line and the race question: let them
point to Matthews and Troitsr, negroes APP
pointed to one of the best paying offices
IN Washington city by democratic Presl
dent -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-29

THE TAX receivable coupon feature is one
of the several objections those who want
the State debt question kept open for their
own possible advantage urge in opposition
to that settlement. But if it be the States
real intention to settle the debt honoraby,
satisfactorily and permanently, whya tax re-
receivable coupon would be more objection
able than any other sort ofsecurity is not read
lily discernble. II she contempates break
ing the terms OF the proposed settlement, as
she has done with those of the preceding
ones, there is reason in the objection to tax
receivable coupons, but not otherwise.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-29

SENATOR PUGH, Of Alabama, says he
never spoke slightingly of the Presi
dent when the President said if he
Pugh, could stand having his son
appointed to a lucrative place in the Office
Of fourth auditor of the Treasury, he,
the President, could not; tina, the President
has no better friend nor a stronger support
err of his administration than he is, and that
no administration has been more successful
than the present one. But since the time
referred to the Senator's son has received a
federal position as lucrative as the one the
President refused to give him in the fourth
auditors Office
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-29
Fatal Fight.

ANDERSON. Ind, April 29.-Six tramps
became engaged in fight at the natural
gas we'll near here yesterday. Two of them
were pushed into the flames of the burning
gas. One, whose name is said to be Dono.
van, inhaled the flames and died almost in
stantly. George Dryer, of Erie. Penna., is
burned almost beyond recognition and can
not recover. Three of the tramps are in
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-29

A DELEGATION has gone from this city tc
Richmond to urge the legislature to pass the
Miuera Railroad bill, that will connect Al.
exandra by rail with the coal fields of West
Virginia. With charter fer such road
the money to build it would soon be sub
scribed AS the proposed road would be o.
immense benefit to this city, and could by
no means injure any other place or interest
in the State the bill should be passed al
once. But it should be supplemented by
another one rs soon as practicable, by which
any man or company of men who may de
sire to build railroad in the State, and who
may have the requisite amount.of money
shall be permitted to 30 So Virginia want;
ali the railroads it is possible for her to have
and wise will well permit no let
or hindrance to the construction of any that
may be proposed A fres railroad law
should be placed on the States statute books
without q moments delay
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-29

SOME OF those who oppose the settlement
OF the State debt base their opposition upon
the ground that The people of the State can
not stand higher than the present rate OF
taxation. But nobody has asked for high
er rate, certainly not the creditors, whose
proposition is to settle their claims upon
the basis of the present rate. The revenue
raised by the existing rate, supplemented
by stamp tax on all bank paper and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-29
Recoming TrouhIesome.

MONTREAL, April 29.-Reports from Med
icine Hat say that the Blood Indians are be-
coming bold and are firing upon scouting
parties of mounted police A strong detacn-
mept has been sent in pursuit. The Indians
are killing cattle right and left.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-29

The sixty eighth anniversary of the indie
pendent Order of Odd Fellows was cele-
GRATED in New York yesterday by grand
performance at the Metropolitan Opera
House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-29
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

During the week there has been slight i'm
proyement noticeable in business circles, espe-
cially in the retail trade and with settled wealth
or it is probable there would be much more actiy.
ity. Money matters are very quiet Government
bonds are steady but quiet Virginia bonds are
firm but quiet, with q very light Offering. The
past due coupons are in less active demsnd and
prices are easy, closing more or less nominal.
Railroad securities are quiet but generally firm.
We quote Va. Mid. 1st 12Oa121; Cd III; Sd
11os110ls 4th 69 9TH 10l
BALTIMORE, April 29--ya 6s consolidated
=; psst-due coupons, SO; 1O-40s 43la; new 81
- bid today
New YORK, April 29.-11 a. m.-The stock
market was steady TO firm at the opening this
morning, first prices generally showing gains of
from : to 4 per cent over last evenings final
figures. The market became weak immediately.
however, and the general list declined small frac.
tions. Richmond and West Point losing "a. Later
partial recovery was made. The market was
dull, especially toward II o'clock, with quiet
business in Richmond and Weat Point. At11
o'clock the market was dull but steady 10 firm
nerally at a shade under the opening figures.
Money easy at BAD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-29

high liquor license, will supply all the money
that is needed for the settlement OF the
State debt, and good deal more besides.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-29

The Flour markets though stronger show but
little change, and there is no marked increase 10
sales. Wheat is more active, and futures and lot.
for immediate or near delivery may be quoted 3
shade higher, revival OF war news and unfs.
vofable crop reports being used for speculative
purposes prices however, are only shades "a
vance with no material increase in the volume o..
business. Corn, Rye and Oats are steady Pro-
duce is easy. with increasing receirts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-29
cattle Markets.

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET. April - Bee
| Cattic.-Priccs Of Beef Cattle ranged rs follow
best...... % . ., 70
Generally rated first quality. s7iaa . 90
Medium or good fair quality 3 - al 81.
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and
lows 90 - 30
Extreme range of prices ........... = 90 - j.
Most OF the sales were from. 90 a525
Total receipts this week 1041 Total sales 100
Inc market IS generally reported a shade
stronger than last week, aud prices considering
the improved quality of the offerings, are wttclt
appreciate change. On common Cattle The H.
ures were reported a snail fraction lower than
last Thursday. There were come very superior
tops on the market, sn improvement on the very
good offerings of last week.
Sheep and Lambs With much lighter receipts
there was fairly good demand generally in al
the yards for Sheep, but for lambs all dealers re-
port trade AS being slow. The quality ayersge-
fully as good throughout as that of last week
offerings. We quote butchers Sheep al 2l,a4I. g.
per ID gross, with few extra a shade higher.
Lambs 7a11c per 10 gross, with most ssles al -
$3.50. Arrivals this week BOO head
New YORK CATTLE MARKET, April 2S.-BeeyC
no market for Beeves Dressed Beet fairly irm
at 7iaaSlbc per ID for sides. Sheep and L mbs
market easier and sal0s slow; clipped sheep sold
at S444 20, unshOrn do. at 81 75l5 - per 100
lbs clipped yearlugs at 50 6OaG unsbOrn do al
per head. HOgs-market nominaIly easier aud
lower for live Hogs at So G0a5 30 per 100 lbs
CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET, Apcil - Cattle
market strong and active; shipping steer Sla
- 10; stcckers and feeders $34l 30 mixed ga
4; Texas Cattle 50 50a4 1912 Hogs-market
steady and strong; rough and mixed S5a5 %
packing and shipping - 40a5 G5 Iight-wcigLt7
81 65a5 30. Sheep market stronger: wo,Ied
natives s3a4 IS; shorn Western - -oat -;
Lambs 81 50aG
QUEENsTowg CATTLE MARKET. April y AT
Queenstown this week therc we're some / II head
Of Cattle offered, with sales tprice5 rsngag .rani
81. to 5l3c per ID. S37 Sheep sud Lamb, wore
offered; wooded Sheep brought 4l2a5 L, clipped
do. 12a4$.c, and spring Lambs 7aIOc per poued.
Some 30 Cows and Calves were sold at $isa4O
per head. Market brisk for Cattle ard 3ull fof
sheep and Lambs.
MARINE NEWS.
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, APRIL 20. 1857.
Sun rises. Sun sets. ..............6 II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-29

BALTIMORE SUGAR AND COFFEE MARKET. Apo.
2o.-Sugars market for raw Sugars at the
Northern ports is quiet and steady There is poo
late business, owing to heavy imrOrtatious by re
tncrs. The quotations are / ! 7-32c for 50 to-.
Muscovado and 51sa5 3-1G for 90 test centrifuqal.
For refined Sugars the market is somewhat d..
morahzed by the war among retailers. The
wholesale ligures are nominally unchanged and
business is uncertain We quote hards Il; s. 81
for cut loaf, So % for cubes, So 81 for powdcrai
and So - for granulated. Softs-S6 % for mould
A, So 90 for confcctioncrs A and 50 - for stand
ard A.
COhcc-The market for invoices is quiet alter
quite an exciting time during the week Prr-
are about at the highest. though the feeling j. ,-5
buoyant, owing to slight decline in optiona
The sales were some 5000 TO 10000 bags pan 90
arrive. The jobbing trade is moro or less unset
tied by the irregular fluctuations. We quote Rio
invoices as follows Ordinary ~ 1G4alGl4 c
fair at 64ia17c good at 17al7l,c, and prime ST
l. llc per ID, 80 days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-29

BALTIMORE, April 29.-Cotton firm; ul.
ding 1o5s Flour steady Howard street aud
Western super 50 5Oa3 TO- do extra =; "a
3 10 do family 50 S5a4 so: City Mills super
50 50a3 90; do extra 50 25a3 : 5 do Rio biands
81 50a4 90; Patapsco suPcrlative patent 81 30
family 50 90. Wheat-Southern iirmer red 9is
81 amber 96a9S Western lower and dun ~ .
winter red spot 81 -s92 May 912ia92 juno ~
92t. July 911aa9l@. August 9Oa9lle. Corn
Southern irmer.; white 19a50 yellow l-a49.
Western easier and active mixed spot 49, s4bi
May 46l2a463s June A. sa478s; July 4 q; h.a
Oats steady Southern and Penna 3la3S Western
white 36a3S do mixed 34a35la Rye fam no
59a60. Hay steady ald quiet; prime to chore
Western $13a15. Provisions nominally -.ealy
and quiet. Mess Pork SIS 50a1S. BulS meats
shoulders and clear rib sides packed .a9 Bacoa
shoulders SASH clear rib sides 90 hams -
all. Lard-refncd SllaS2. Butter steady
Western packed 16a20; creamery 2la25 Eggs
easy and quiet at 11a11i2 Coffee firm Rio oar.
goes ordinary to fair 16l,a17. Sugar steady. a
soft 50 10. Whiskey firm at 81 23a1 -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-29

New YORK April 29-Cotton firm upland.
10 11-16 Orleans 1o7s futures steady Flour
quiet and unchanged. Wheat better Corn active
and firm Pork steady at SIG 5Oa;1. Iart
steadier at 81 30
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-29

CHICAGO, April 29-11:0O a m.-ghcro was a
renewed pressure to sell Wheat this morning and
large quantities of long" property were again
thrown on the market May delivery Opened j.,
lower at S0l2, declined to sos, several times lut
is steadier now at 81, with June at s2r la,
Corn 379s. Nav Oats 267s. May Lqrd - y1l.
Nav Pork S2l 30
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-29

RICHMOND MARKET April 2S.-The market
continues quiet, with light receipts of prcdu.r
and no change to note in quotations. The icw
sales noted ON Change to day were on private
terms.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-29

BALTIMORE, April 29.-ya Is consolidated
=; psst-due coupons 56 1O-40s 49, new 3.
- bid to-day.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-02-09
FARM TRAINED BOYS.

The best men come from the pillow,
for farming, slavish as it is called,
trains men to industry, to work
long hours, and the faculty Of stick
ing to a thing until it is done. Farm
ing is the n occupation that calls
a mans whole being into use; his
muscles TO even, systematic labor, his
brain to devise and meet emergen-
cies, and his c~leverness in half-a
dozen crafts, of tinkering, building,
pruning, doctoring sick cattle, ruling
hired hands, and administering his
republic of acres generally. It is a
business that must be thoroughly
done as far as it goes. Sinking
can't be allowed, short Of being
sold out by the sheriff. A mar or
a boy can't sit dawdling behind a
pillow, or a reaper, or a berry basket
as he can on a big stool behind a
desk. He can't drop work and run
to town to attend circus or see the
"Mikado" in complaining time,
and have the first ears of the season
just the same. In farming, to-mor-
row is not just as good as to-day,
or next week the same as the week
before, for the seasons keep crowd
ing up, month by month, and day
by day, till one learns to put his
heart in his work and jump to keep
ahead of it. A boy we'll trained for